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Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported March 12, 2019)

Please note: An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until found guilty in a court of law.Montrell Hopper (age 24)
Providence, RI
P1/2019-0957AG
On March 12, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Montrell Hopper with two counts of first-degree robbery, one count of using a firearm while committing a crime of violence, two counts of possession of a firearm without a license, two counts of possession of a firearm after a previous conviction of a crime of violence, and one count of carjacking.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime between August 15, 2018 and December 7, 2018. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on March 19, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.
Kevin Thomas (age 24)
Providence, RI
P1/2019-0957BG
On March 12, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Kevin Thomas with one count of receiving stolen goods over $1,500 and possession with intent to deliver (marijuana).

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime on October 9, 2018. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on March 19, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.
Brian Roberts (age 37)
North Smithfield, RI
P1/2019-0958ADV
On March 12, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Brian Roberts with one count of first-degree domestic sexual assault; one count of domestic strangulation; and one count of simple assault, third domestic offense.

The alleged acts occurred in the town of North Smithfield sometime on October 20, 2018. The North Smithfield Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on April 3, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.
Richard Patriarca (age 44)
No permanent address
P1/2019-0959A
On March 12, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Richard Patriarca with one count of first-degree child molestation and two counts of second-degree child molestation.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime between August 15, 2018 and December 7, 2018. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on April 3, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.

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